American Legion
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Assist veterans and provide community and youth programs..
- Income
- $86,941
- Spending
- $76,448
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- High School Oratorical Contest: This program featured 2 high school contestants delivering an 8-10-minute prepared speech on a US Constitution amendment. Additionally each participant presented a 3-5-minute impromptu speech on an assigned amendment. The event included 5 judges 2 timekeepers 2 tabulators and an usher. The winner received a 100 prize while all contestants received a medal and certificate. The local newspaper covered the event with photos. Our contestant concluded by placing at the State Level Public attendance was encouraged.
- Veterans Day Celebration: The post hosted a public event honoring local veterans. Community members and veterans gathered to hear retired US Army Soldier Roanoke Rapids Chief of Police Lawrence Wiggins speak about duty and sacrifice. A complimentary lunch sponsored by a local restaurant was enjoyed by all attendees.
- During the annual Christmas parade we decorated a trailer patriotically distributed candy to children along the 2-mile route engaged with veterans in the audience to assess their needs and recruited new members. Our aim is to showcase our commitment to supporting veterans children and youth through our programs.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(19) veterans' organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1946.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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